| As a practice building consultant for holistic health | | | | too ethereal, especially if your goal is to attract |
| professionals around the world, I've seen the | | | | normal working class people who are stressed |
| entire gamut of names that people come up with | | | | out. A name like 'Touched By Angels' massage is |
| for their practices. What I've decided is this: | | | | going to turn off a lot of prospects. It's just too |
| You should name your massage therapy business | | | | on the fringes to make a lot of normal people feel |
| something other than your own name, something | | | | comfortable. |
| that isn't too 'out there' and something that either | | | | So, what it comes down to is having a name that |
| evokes a very vivid and peaceful image or that | | | | is inspiring but acceptable to the masses. |
| describes your geographic location. | | | | Examples of this would be Denver Massage |
| This is the ideal combination of factors to get the | | | | Therapy or Massage Therapy of Denver |
| most leverage out of your name. Why do I say | | | | (describes the city you live in which gives people |
| this? | | | | immediate clarity about your location. This is a |
| Because if the name of your practice is John | | | | reliable approach that works well. If this sounds |
| Smith, LMT, people will immediately perceive you | | | | too bland for you, my next suggestion would be a |
| as a 'one person show' who likely works out of | | | | name that conveys authenticity and warmth but |
| your basement. It doesn't appear as professional | | | | isn't over the top. |
| or credible as does a real business name. You | | | | Something like Tranquil Touch Massage works |
| want to convey a perception of being BIG in your | | | | well, or perhaps better yet, Tranquil Touch of |
| business; you should be seen as a substantial and | | | | Denver. That gets your location in there as well. |
| successful business that is beyond just you. | | | | I hope this helps you think of the ideal name for |
| Your massage business name should also not be | | | | your massage business. |